Council tax payments

Details of the amounts due are shown on your bill. Council tax is normally payable in 10 monthly instalments (minimum £5) due on the 1st of each month from April to January, with extra payment dates available if you pay by direct debit. You can also pay in full in a single payment.

It is essential that payments are made on or before the due date. You must not, however, allow your payments to fall into arrears.

Automated telephone payments

In person

You can pay your council tax by cash in Post offices and wherever you see the PayPoint logo (in convenience stores, newsagents, supermarkets and service stations). You must take your barcoded bill with you to make a payment.

You can pay your council tax by cheque or credit/debit card at any of our contact centres. Please take your bill or invoice with you. You cannot pay Council tax by cash in our contact centres.

By post

Cheques and postal orders should be made payable to 'Scottish Borders Council'. Please write your council tax account number and your name and address on the back of your cheque or postal order which should be sent to: Scottish Borders Council, PO Box 13601, Newtown St. Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0YB.